Holmes County crashes

MILLERSBURG — An Apple Creek man was injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred on South Washington Street, north of Glen Drive, on Nov. 24 at 11:50 a.m.

Benjamin Richards, 64, East Messner Road, was taken by Holmes Fire District No. 1 to Pomerene Hospital for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries.

According to the Millersburg Police Department, Richards was southbound on South Washington Street, slowing for traffic, when his vehicle was struck in the rear by another southbound vehicle, driven by Jimmie E. Stewart, 55, State Route 83, Millersburg.

Stewart, who was not injured, was cited for failing to maintain an assured clear distance ahead, according to the crash report.

MILLERSBURG — A Millersburg area woman was injured when her vehicle crashed into the side of a side of a semi-trailer at the intersection of County road 58 and South Washington Street on Nov. 29 at 6:05 a.m.

Carlie L. Brinker, 30, County Road 58, was transported by a Holmes Fire District No. 1 squad to Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg.

According to the Millersburg Police Department, Brinker was westbound on County Road 58 when she pulled from a stop sign and attempted to make a left turn onto South Washington Street, when she crashed her SUV into the side of a southbound semi-trailer, driven by James M. Chupp, 38, Copperhead Road, Sugarcreek.

Chupp was not injured.

Brinker, who was wearing a seat belt, was cited for failure to yield while turning left, according to the crash report.